Waris

Waris Meaning & Origin

About Waris
The surname Waris is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Muslim communities. It is derived from the Arabic word "warith" which means "heir" or "successor." The surname Waris is often used to denote a person who is considered to be the inheritor or successor of a particular lineage or family. It signifies a sense of heritage, legacy, and the continuation of a family name or tradition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Waris is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Waris: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waris based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Waris is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 R IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/waris*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARS', 'FRS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waris in Braille

Here's how to represent Waris in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Waris in braille

How to sign the name Waris using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Waris using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Waris in sign language

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